Nonprofit offering hearty return for donations

Published: Friday, February 1, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 9:22 p.m.

Western Carolina Community Action is counting on love in the month of February.

The nonprofit, which provides services to low-income and underserved families in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, is offering personalized valentines to people who donate before Valentine's Day.

The valentines will "signify that a contribution was made in honor of that special someone by the donor," Public Outreach Coordinator Gwen Hill said.

"It's a perfect gift," Hill said. "It's a nice way to honor them and help the community."

WCCA covers a wide spectrum of services in those three counties. It offers an Early Head Start program, delivers meals to seniors, and operates the Silvermont Opportunity Center for seniors and a host of other programs.

February is an effective month for WCCA fundraising, according to Hill.

"It's a month where people are past Christmas and thinking about spring," she said.

A part of that February push is the fifth anniversary for the Silvermont Opportunity Center. There will be a fundraiser at the Brevard location on Valentine's Day from noon to 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 and RSVPs are due by Feb. 12.

For more information or to donate to WCCA, visit www.wcca.net or call 828-693-1711.

<p>Western Carolina Community Action is counting on love in the month of February. </p><p>The nonprofit, which provides services to low-income and underserved families in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, is offering personalized valentines to people who donate before Valentine's Day.</p><p>The valentines will "signify that a contribution was made in honor of that special someone by the donor," Public Outreach Coordinator Gwen Hill said.</p><p>"It's a perfect gift," Hill said. "It's a nice way to honor them and help the community."</p><p>WCCA covers a wide spectrum of services in those three counties. It offers an Early Head Start program, delivers meals to seniors, and operates the Silvermont Opportunity Center for seniors and a host of other programs.</p><p>February is an effective month for WCCA fundraising, according to Hill. </p><p>"It's a month where people are past Christmas and thinking about spring," she said. </p><p>A part of that February push is the fifth anniversary for the Silvermont Opportunity Center. There will be a fundraiser at the Brevard location on Valentine's Day from noon to 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 and RSVPs are due by Feb. 12. </p><p>For more information or to donate to WCCA, visit www.wcca.net or call 828-693-1711.</p><p>Reach Millwood at 828-694-7881 or joey.millwood@blueridgenow.com.</p>